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$138,784$129 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

253 PALMETTO FORGE RD

SALUDA, SC 29138
1
Baths
1,080 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
28.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$139K
$126K low$151K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$301 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$790 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$790
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$63,510

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
91
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
25
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountySaluda
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.28.90
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Saluda Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 6.6 mi
M
Saluda Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.5 mi
H
Saluda High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.6 mi

District: Saluda County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 29138These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.122
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.117

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,034
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.45 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,623
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,307
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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How this home compares

253 Palmetto Forge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Saluda County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Saluda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Saluda County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Saluda County

What homes are worth in Saluda 29138

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$40K$686K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Saluda 29138.

How it measures up in Saluda 29138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saluda 29138.

Estimated value$138,784
CheaperTypical $187,271Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,357 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size28.9 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 253 Palmetto Forge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaluda 29138Saluda County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,78434% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12956% of homes44% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²30% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than28.9 ac90% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than196220% of homes19% of homes

About 253 Palmetto Forge Rd

How much is 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC is $138,784 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $126,321 to $151,247. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC last sell?

253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC last sold on Nov 4, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC?

253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC has 1 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 28.90-acre lot.

When was 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC built?

253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

What schools serve 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC?

253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC is assigned to Saluda Primary School (elementary); Saluda Middle School (middle), rated D-; Saluda High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Saluda County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC compare to other homes in Saluda 29138?

Among the 4,578 homes in Saluda 29138, it is worth more than 34% of them ($138,784 against a typical $187,271), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($129 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,357 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (28.9 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1962 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Saluda County, it is worth more than 27% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Palmetto Forge Rd, Saluda, SC was $301. The county assessed it at $790.

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